Location
Kanab, UT— This event may happen at various locations in the city.
About
Balloons & Tunes Roundup is an annual hot air balloon festival in Kanab, Utah, welcoming around 40 balloon pilots for a weekend of launches, live music, vendor fairs, and special activities.
The 2027 event takes place February 19–21. Each morning at 7:30am, weather permitting, hot air balloons launch from the former Coral Cliffs Golf Course at 755 Fairway Drive. On Friday and Saturday, the vendor fair runs from 11am–7pm at W 100 N Main Street, with live music beginning in the afternoon. Friday night features a Lantern Launch Festival, weather permitting, northwest of the vendor fair. Saturday night offers a Balloon Glow on Center Street/HWY 89 and a wrap-up concert.
Friday, February 19:
- 7:30am: Balloon Launch at 755 Fairway Drive
- 11am–7pm: Vendor Fair at W 100 N Main Street
- 3pm–7pm: Live Music at W 100 N Main Street
- 7pm: Lantern Launch Festival
Saturday, February 20:
- 7:30am: Balloon Launch
- 11am–7pm: Vendor Fair
- 11am–6:30pm/8pm: Live Music
- 7pm: Balloon Glow at Center Street/HWY 89
- 8pm: Wrap-up Concert
Sunday, February 21:
- 7:30am: Balloon Launch
Event volunteers are needed to assist balloon crews. To volunteer, contact Jenna Corry at [email protected] or call 435-879-1951. Balloon sponsorships are available for $1,500 and include a balloon ride for two (weather pending), event swag, dinner, and daily banner display.
Drones are only allowed in a designated zone. All operators must comply with FAA rules and check in with the event Air Boss.
For real-time updates about balloon launches or the balloon glow, follow the event's official Facebook page. The festival is family friendly and open to all hot air balloon enthusiasts.